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Blessed George Beesley

Also known as: George Bisley

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1 July; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai

Born

C.1562 at The Hill, Goosnargh parish, Lancaster, England

Died

2 July 1591 in Fleet Street, London, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed George Beesley, also known as George Bisley, was born around 1562 in The Hill, Goosnargh parish, Lancaster, England. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic faith, becoming ordained at the English College in Rheims, France, on 14 March 1587.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

July 1November 22October 29
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